Majitha - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Majitha is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Lamee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Majitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Majitha is 489707. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.48 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Majitha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jabalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Majitha

As per Census 2011, Majitha village has a total population of 750 people, consisting of 397 males and 353 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 459 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Majitha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population750397353
Child Population (0–6 yrs)935934
Scheduled Castes (SC)252136116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1135855
Literate Population459267192
Illiterate Population291130161

Nearby Villages of Majitha

Majitha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TilwaraWest1.33 km
BarkhedaNorth1.73 km
Hatepur KalanNorth-East1.98 km
DidhoraSouth-West2.48 km
LamiWest2.55 km
RanitalNorth-East2.68 km
KhamhariyaSouth-East2.80 km
RichhaiNorth2.83 km
KatangiSouth-West2.87 km
AmahinotaSouth-East3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Majitha

Majitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Majitha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Majitha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Majitha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Majitha village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Majitha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Majitha village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Majitha

Where is Majitha located?

Majitha village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Majitha?

The Gram Panchayat of Majitha is Lamee.

What is the pincode of Majitha?

The pincode of Majitha is 482003.

What is the population of Majitha?

Majitha has a total population of 750, including 397 males and 353 females.

How many households are there in Majitha?

There are 174 households in Majitha.

What is the literacy rate in Majitha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Majitha is 61.20%. Male literacy is 67.25% and female literacy is 54.39%.